My only income is from the veterans administration and social security retirement are these funds protected from garnishment?

I am responding to this question because you used an interesting word in your question. The word is "garnishment." This means that the creditor...

I need a divorce lawyer but can barely afford to put food on the table let alone pay a lawyer. What do I do?

Another possible option is coaching services. Instead of hiring an attorney to represent you (because you can't afford one), you hire an attorney,...

Is credit card debt still collectible in ca after 4 years?

I would like to add my "two cents" (okay, three cents) to the excellent comments made by my colleagues. First, "debt collection" is a lucrative...

Is my baby's father allowed to take her 200 miles away on a visit and then expect me to pick her up from that location?

The starting point for any custody or visitation issue is the court order. What does it say about: 1) overnights; 2) delivery and pick up at...

Under CA law, what can a father do to have visitation rights to see his children?

I wish to clarify something about visitation "rights." The key word being "right." This little word needs clarification. This is a difference...

Divorce is settled. Spousal support option left open on both sides. What are the steps to file & move along?

I agree with my colleague, it sounds like you and your ex "reserved court jurisdiction" on the issue of spousal support. Honestly, this area of...

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Yes I've been with my boyfriend 13 years I would like to know if I'm entitled to alimony or anything

It appears that without a contract, there are no rights between unmarried people (or people not registered domestic partners). You appear to know...

Will status quo be enforced during the custody battle?

You reference two key phrases--"status quo" and "custody battle." My two cents here is that "status quo" normally presumes a reasonable period of...

The judge's review of a party requesting to modify a custody order from joint legal to sole legal custody is predicated on the "best interests of...

How do I get my children back

Statistically speaking, most extreme legal outcomes at a court hearing are the direct result of a person not having legal representation at their...